Role

Vicky’s role is to ensure the right student is matched with the right company so that the placement is mutually beneficial for both the student and the employer.

To do this the team prepare the students for the transition to the workplace and ensure they are reaching their full potential by providing employability workshops, one-one guidance and remaining in contact with the students and their supervisors throughout the placement year. Academic colleagues will also visit the students on placement and guide them in writing a Professional Development Review to develop their employability skills and pave the way for Chartership.

The Engineering & Design Placements team support employers in raising their profile on campus by organising presentations, skills sessions and departmental visits. They have many long-term partnerships and are actively looking to gain more.